Terms of Service
Welcome to our website.
If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which (together with our privacy policy) govern EconoMed’s
relationship with you concerning this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.
The term ‘EconoMed’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is
The Office Flat, Curlieu
Lane, Norton Lindsey, Warwick, CV35 8JR
Our company registration number is 15367622.
The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website. The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. By using this website, you are confirming that you are over 18 years of age. We are not healthcare professionals- to avoid causing injury or harm, always seek professional advice before purchasing or using any medical device. This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. If you do allow cookies to be used, the following personal information may be stored by us for use by third parties (such as PayPal or PoS)
Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services, or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
We cannot be liable for the consequences of late or delayed delivery.
This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance, and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Goods lost or delayed due to incorrect address details supplied at checkout are the responsibility of the customer. If you are ordering from EconoMed for your own use (for a non-commercial purpose) then the Consumer Contract Regulations apply.
If you are ordering from EconoMed for a business (for a commercial purpose) then the Business To Business Terms & Conditions apply.
The Order Process
Placing Your Order:
You can place orders online via our website..
Before placing an order PLEASE carefully check the details- we cannot cancel it or make any changes to it.
It may be possible for you to refuse the delivery of the order- the courier will return the order to us. Assuming that you have not ordered any none returnable items (see below for details) we should be able to process a refund for you.
Our website is fully PCI compliant and all payment information is encrypted to ensure total security of your data.
Our offices are open Monday to Friday, from 8.00am until 6.00pm. Our offices are closed on Saturday & Sunday and Bank Holidays.
We despatch orders from 9am to 10pm, Sunday to Friday.
Email confirmation is sent for every order placed- this confirmation is sent to the email address input when you place the order (or to your PayPal/Apple Pay account). We cannot re-send this confirmation, so please ensure you enter the correct email address.
We accept payment from all major credit and debit cards, and we also accept payments via PayPal.
Subject to status, we can offer Limited Companies 30 Day Invoice Accounts. All NHS organisations (NHS Trusts, GP Surgeries etc) automatically qualify for superior treatment.
Where possible, we endeavour to process and despatch all orders placed before 4.00pm the same day. We prioritise the processing of orders with Express delivery- if your order is urgent, please choose this shipping service.
We have over 6,000 products listed on our website- whilst we aim to have all items available for immediate despatch, sometimes the manufacturer has production issues which results in delays.
Availability is shown in the product listing- please note, we also process offline orders, which do not immediately update the availability online. We always advise checking stock availability before placing an order if you are in urgent need of the item.
If you place an order for an unavailable item, you will be informed via email. You can then either wait for the item to arrive, choose an alternative or cancel the item from the order and receive a refund.
All images of products are purely for illustration only and do not form part of the description of the product.
EconoMed cannot accept responsibility for any difference between the image on the website and the actual appearance of the
product.
If there is a problem with the payment (if your bank declines the payment, there are security concerns etc) we will contact you to advise. We reserve the right to decline an order or payment- we can also insist that an order is only sent to the registered address of the payment card.
Upon delivery, you must inspect the goods carefully for damage as EconoMed is unable to accept responsibility for damage in transit, shortage of delivery or loss of products unless the customer advises us via telephone within four working days from the date of delivery.
You must report missing parcels within 7 working days of despatch.
When you place an order, you can create an account to store your order history and track orders or you can checkout as a guest-
if you checkout as a guest, we cannot add orders to your order history.
Prices & Payment
We take payment in full from your chosen payment option upon receipt of your order.
All goods are subject to availability.
Any free gifts offered are subject to availability, and we reserve the right to amend the offer if required. All prices are exclusive of VAT at the current rate and are shown in Great British Pounds Sterling. Any currency conversion on the website is purely for comparison, the actual price paid for overseas orders will be determined by the rate of exchange on your payment card.
VAT will be charged on all orders within the UK and the EU. VAT be can be exempt on certain products upon completion of an online form. Individuals/organisations wishing to claim VAT exemption on non-exempt products will need to provide supporting documentation when the order is placed.
All goods delivered remain the property of EconoMed until they are paid for in full.
Only one discount code may be applied to any single order. and already discounted products may not be eligible to be used in conjunction with a discount code.
Deliveries:
The delivery cost for your order will be shown online- when you add the item(s) you are ordering to your cart.
Online orders over £100 including VAT are processed with Free Delivery (which is a 3-5 working day service).
Royal Mail calculates their delivery prices based on the size and weight of the order and the delivery speed.
DPD charges a standard delivery fee (which is not linked to the size and weight of the order) and they offer a next working day delivery service to mainland UK.
DPD charges a premium to deliver to non-mainland UK addresses such as Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, Isle Of Wight, Isle of Man and remote areas such as the Scottish Highlands & Islands- we offer a 2 Day transit time to these areas.
International Delivery:
EconoMed offers International Delivery but timings cannot be offered specifically.
Unsuccessful deliveries:
If a courier cannot deliver an order to you, the order will be returned to our premises. EconoMed will hold unsuccessful deliveries for 21 days.
Tracking Your Order:
When your order is processed and despatched, an email will be sent to the email address on your order- this will include a link to the courier website and a tracking reference to monitor the arrival of your order.
Consumer Contract Regulations
The Consumer Contract Regulations ONLY apply to purchases made by people for personal use- the Consumer Contract Regulations do not apply to purchases made for commercial use.
How To Cancel Your Order
We have a very fast order turnaround time- you cannot make any changes to an order once it has been placed.
Once you have placed an order, you cannot cancel it- however (depending on the items ordered) you can refuse delivery or contact us once the order has arrived to cancel the order.
Once you have notified us that you would like to return the order (which must be within 14 days of receipt of the order), you have 14 days to return the order to us.
How To Return Your Order
A product purchased from EconoMed may be returned for the following reasons:
If the product arrives faulty or damaged.
If the product is incorrect due to a mis-pick or misinformation (this must be reported within 4 days of receipt of the order).
The customer finds the product unsuitable or is dissatisfied with the product.
When returning orders to us, the following applies:
Goods must be returned as sold i.e. in the original packaging an in resalable condition.
Any free gifts or other additional bundled items delivered with the products must also be returned.
You must obtain a Returns Authorisation Number and label the parcel/s with it to allow the return to be dealt with as efficiently as possible.
If you've purchased a fridge and you find that it is damaged, then you must report this fault within 5 days of delivery.
Failure to meet the above criteria may result in the return being rejected.
Some products are made to order or are shipped directly from our manufacturer. If you wish to return these items without a fault, a restocking fee may be applied. Please contact our Returns Team for more information.
If you would like to return an item, please contact the Returns Department at EconoMed on to obtain a returns authorisation number (this will be your order number beginning with #).
Once you have a returns authorisation number, you will need to clearly display it on the outside of the parcel and inside also provide a form detailing reasons for your return Your parcel will then need to be returned to the following address:
Returns Department
EconoMed
Kays Logistics, Windward Drive, Estuary Commerce Park, L24 8QR
Please note you must organise the return of the items at your expense unless the item is faulty or incorrect due to an error by EconoMed. In this instance, your item will either be collected, or postage will be refunded. This is at the discretion of EconoMed and cannot be requested.
We regret we cannot accept returns of various types of non-faulty products of a sanitary nature (eg needles, syringes, continence products and nebulisers etc)
In some circumstances when products are past their warranty or repairs are outside the warranty terms a charge may occur.
When an item becomes faulty more than 30 days after purchase, please call the EconoMed Returns Department for advice.
If a product is faulty and an exchange is processed (and the product you ordered is unavailable) we reserve the right to offer an equivalent product from a different manufacturer.
We cannot cover the returns costs on liquids, you the customer will be responsible to organise and pay for the return - Regardless of this, please still contact our Returns department before sending
us your return.
Business To Business Terms & Conditions
When ordering from EconoMed for commercial purposes, the Consumer Contract Regulations do not apply- you agree to be bound
by the following EconoMed Business To Business Terms & Conditions
Credit accounts can be offered, subject to status, and at the discretion of EconoMed. We reserve the right to withdraw or restrict your credit account at any time.
You have 30 days from the date of the invoice to make a payment- if payment is not received, we will put your account on stop and cease processing any further orders until payment is made. We will pursue Directors of the Company (as per details listed on Companies House) for any non-payment. Any costs incurred will be added to your outstanding invoices.
All goods remain the property of EconoMed until paid for in full.
When ordering via our website or via email, please check order confirmations to ensure prices and delivery addresses are correct- we cannot be liable for errors.
All prices quoted are incl. VAT.
Any changes to an order placed via the website or via email and any cancellation requests need to be made in writing via email- we cannot accept verbal amendments to orders.
If an order has already been sent to our Warehouse for processing, it may not be possible to amend or cancel the order.
Any prices quoted on our website, catalogue or any other publication are subject to change.
Images and descriptions on our website, catalogue or any other publication are correct to the best of our knowledge, but the manufacturer can change the appearance or specification of their products without informing us. We cannot be liable for any differences between the image and description online and the delivered product.
We make no claims regarding any products listed regarding their purpose or suitability.
Delivery dates- these are an approximation and we cannot be liable for any losses incurred by late or lost deliveries.
Delivery charges- we reserve the right to reduce or increase delivery charges when processing your order- we will inform you of any changes to the amount charged for delivery, and we will not process the order until we have confirmation of acceptance from you.
In the event of stock availability issues, we reserve the right to swap any unavailable item(s) ordered for available item(s) that are of comparable quality and price.
Upon delivery, you must inspect the order thoroughly. Any shortage or damages must be highlighted via email within 3 working days. Any shortages or damages highlighted after 3 working days cannot be investigated.
If you order an incorrect item(s), we are not obliged to process an exchange or return- when returning an item, you must first seek approval from our Returns team.
All return requests are considered on a case-by-case basis - we are not obliged to accept returns of any orders.
Any item that is ordered or manufactured specifically for you or is personalised, cannot be returned to us for an exchange or refund
You are responsible for returning the item to us and any associated costs- we may charge a re-stocking fee to cover all administration
costs.
If an item is returned to us in what we believe is an un-saleable condition, we will not process a refund or exchange- the items will either be destroyed or returned to you (at your expense).
If a delivery is unsuccessful and is returned to us (and you request that we re-send the order to you), we reserve the right to charge additional delivery charges to cover our costs incurred.
If an item is delivered to you directly from the manufacturer, and the delivery is unsuccessful, we reserve the right to charge a re-stocking fee. We will charge you the amount that the manufacturer charges EconoMed (typically 25% of the order total).
Prices change- we cannot be liable for any price changes once you have placed the order- we will process the order at the price agreed when you placed the order. If the price subsequently increases or reduces, we cannot change the order.
Customers who are eligible for exemption from VAT under the zero-rated schedule- you MUST provide copies of relevant certification when placing the order. Failure to do so will result in VAT being charged.
During viral outbreaks or pandemics, orders placed for items relating to the pandemic (face masks, sanitiser, PPE etc) will be non-returnable in any circumstance.
Warranty and Limitation of Liability
EconoMed (the Seller) warrants that all reasonable care will be taken to ensure the quality of materials and
workmanship. In the event of any defect arising within 12 months, or a
different period as specified in the general description of the goods, from the date of delivery to the Buyer, or as otherwise agreed in Writing, the Seller will repair or replace the defective goods, if required to do so, provided
that:
they are returned carriage paid to the Seller's premises; and
it is proved to the Seller's satisfaction that the defect is due to inferior workmanship or material.
The warranty excludes defects caused by misuse or neglect or arising from wear and tear and applies only to Goods bought
directly from the Seller.
The Seller shall not be under any liability to the Buyer for any defects in the Goods or for any loss or damage to or caused by the Goods, whenever they arise, except to the extent that the Seller has expressly accepted liability under these conditions.
All other conditions, warranties or other terms whatsoever concerning the Goods, whether express or implied, by statute, at common law, or otherwise, are hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
In no circumstances (other than death or personal injury caused by the Seller's negligence) shall the Seller be liable for any purely economic loss or for any special, indirect or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever.
The Seller does not undertake to pay for the cost of repairs to defective material or goods incurred by the Seller without previous specific agreement in Writing.